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Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
bmesser
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
I've cruised with Crystal, Princess, Norwegian, and Holland America, and without a doubt, my experience with MSC is the worst. Although the fare was lower than expected, transatlantic from Barcelona to Barbados, the "nickel and dime" experience on board, coupled with frequent billing errors, poorly organized shore tours, and poorly managed buffet staff, made the experience unforgettably poor. I ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2022
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
Lor26
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
Chose this cruise foe its for its travel itinery. ship far to big , only onboard awe factor is the main auditorium, spectcular light show and there it ends, MSC health and safety to passengers is lacking.
Major incident - Meraviglia Lounge at lunchtime, entertainment crew decided the days lunchtime entertainment would be kicking a football on the dance floor where guests were sitting , drinking ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Fantastica Balcony Stateroom
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
tstretch
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
MSC
25 cruises later, worse experience ever on board the very underwhelming MSC Meravilgia. Where do we start?
We stayed in the Royal Suite, one of two on the ship, in the Yacht Club, $18K USD for a 17-day Transatlantic cruise. It was myself and my 26-year-old son. From a negative embarkation experience with an argumentative and unprofessional cabin steward, it basically went downhill ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Yacht Club Royal Suite
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
Xanda
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We chose this cruise because of the itinerary. We had never been to Iceland and we thought this would give us an idea of what to see there.
The embarkation process was horrible. Long lines and only two windows open when we arrived. We had to drag our luggage with us through the whole line.
We were assigned the wrong dining time. It took us three days and a lot of haggling to get it changed. ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Fantastica Inside Stateroom
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
Rome Again
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We chose this cruise for the ports of call and to see Iceland - a 17 night transatlantic from Kiel, Germany to New York City. A beautiful ship- great staff - a mozzarella making station - great your choice dining at which tables for 2 were plentiful - However, an absent Captain, a wannabe Cruise Director, passengers embarking and debarking at every European port - a FLOATING BUS - Our welcome ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Aurea Balcony Stateroom
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
NJGreek
10+ Cruises • Age 40s
Quick caveat that while this was my 25th sailing, this was my first (and will be my only) sailing on an MSC ship. It didn't take long for my group and I to notice that MSC caters to the European market, not the American market. This is blatantly apparent when it comes to customer service. MSC has a "it is what is is" mentality when it comes to delivering poor customer experience, which they did ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
joetl
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
I will avoid this line for ALL future cruises. The ship is beautiful and impressive but just too big. They nickel and dime you for EVERYTHING. And everything is expensive! Small bottle of water $2, drinks $7-8, shops at triple land value prices even while at sea. Shows are slightly above high school performances. Food was pretty good except at the "Market Place" buffet where the lines are l o ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
unhappycamper11
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
Just returned from cruise through Scandanavia. This cruise only caters for people who are prepared to pay for their overpriced boutiques, restaurants and alcohol.
Food, service and entertainment average at best. Groups of people left mid show on more than 1 occasion
Drink package mostly useless as they price their drinks outside the cap they allow on the packagre. Instead of you paying the ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Bella Inside Stateroom
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
Balmyard
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s
Theis ship is horrible, the service is so bad there is no excuse for it.
It takes ages for a waiter to come to you for drinks in the main buffet even tho you have a bell for colling them, one time the waiter came to the table canceled the call and just walked away without takeing our order, when we asked him why he did that he came with such a dumb excuse, and thats is all the staff have for ...
Read MoreSail Date: July 2019
Traveled with children
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Meraviglia
smeshinka
10+ Cruises • Age 40s
The ship is terrible - despite its enormous size, has very few things to do, no entertainment program on the main pool deck, only a few games to share among 5000 passengers, very low quality theater shows. Food is quite bad quality. Shore excursions are over priced, with mediocre guides with thick accents you cannot understand. Premium drinks are low quality (particularly wine). Kids programs are ...
Read MoreSail Date: July 2019
Traveled with children
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